ArchAngel2190

I use the KEYLESS-GO mode on my E350 instead of putting the key in. It's one of my favorite things about this car. But every time I open the door, the ****in' thing dings at me to remind me to take the key. I never took it out of my pocket - how could I possibly forget it?? It's super annoying to listen to the thing ding at me every single time I open the door. Is there any way I can make it stop reminding me??

Thanks,

--A

kajtek1

Those things are not easy to change the software, so unless you know DSL guru, you can talk to your friendly Service Adviser.
I got used to the message. The car can't tell if the key is in your pocket, or in center storage compartment, so don't blame the software for that.
My logic is that it is better to get 1000 warnings too many, than 1 too little.

DFWdude

There are two identical door "chimes." The first is when you open the door to enter the vehicle. It is NOT related to Keyless-Go, because this is not necessary... if you enter the car without your key (in your pocket or in the ignition), you will not be going anywhere, so why does the car need to remind you? It doesn't. The chime is a "welcome to your car" hello.

The "chime" is also heard when you switch off the engine and open the door to exit the vehicle. Same chime, to remind you to take your key. Take a poll and ima guess 75% of owners will say they appreciate the reminder.

The point is if you haven't noticed the chime when entering the car, then you're being too picky about the chime when you exit.

I remove the KGo button and insert the key when going through an attended car wash, so that I don't have to leave the key in the console or on a seat... The bumpkins washing the car can lose the key if it is not in the ignition. And we all know how expensive it is to replace a lost key

I completely ignore the exit chime, myself. Don't want the exit chime, buy a Honda that doesn't have one.

This has been debated before (do a search on door chime). And I am not aware of any way to disable it.

ArchAngel2190

The chime in both circumstances is a chime to remind you of your key. The car has no way of knowing if you’re getting in or getting out, you’re close enough to the car that it can’t tell. When I open the door to get in OR out, the dash lights up with “Don’t forget your key.”

I notice it both entering an exiting the vehicle. It bothers me both times, constantly. I have never noticed a door chime except when driving with a door open, which bit me in the *** today because I opened the door shortly before I came to a stop (which is a habit from my work, I routinely unlatch the door before I stop in the trucks at work to increase safety) and the damned thing put itself in park at nearly 10mph. I felt so bad.

Thanks for the info, I’ll just keep trying to ignore it I suppose.

ml3504matic____

The Do Not Forget Key Reminder is unique to the North America Market, my vehicle was recently changed to ROW (Rest of World) via vedamio for the instrument cluster and now does NOT say Do not forget key or chime, nor have the seat belt chime on start up.

BenzV12

As far as I know, VW Group Brand Cars also come with the phone reminder .Well, a nice equipment to me though

ArchAngel2190

Could you elaborate on Vediamo and how it works/how you get it if you don't mind? I used to code my E46 BMWs all the time but this is my first Mercedes and I'm brand new to coding it. If it's as simple as changing from NA market to ROW, I would happily do that, depending on what other differences come with that change.

--A.

DFWdude

Don't know where you live, but...

Do keep in mind that ml3504matic lives in Canada... You can convert to "ROW," but all else comes with it. Speed display, coolant temps, etc will also change to metric values, just so you don't have to be perturbed with a door chime...

Not to mention the cost of a Vediamo (and Xentry) system will set you back well over a thousand (US dollars, not pesos).

kajtek1

MaxiEcu does the job for less than $100.
The problem is that they are slow to support US modules.

ArchAngel2190

ouff. I live in the US, I didn’t realize ROW meant metric units but I had a suspicion. That probably wouldn’t work out so hot as I have a cluster with mph. (I don’t use the digital speed display and the coolant temp is always in Celsius…)

S-Prihadi

ohhh no wonder everytime I see auto diagnostic videos ( mostly american cars), all the bloody Ding-Dong sounds are so often and plenty...
Is this regulation wise for USA or some dumb azz at MB USA HQ thinks those are Mozart grade music ?

DFWdude

I don't think it's regulation. But I think you are close...
I think it's because Mercedes-Benz realizes a good portion of Americans would drown if they look directly overhead in a thunderstorm...

ml3504matic____

I do not believe metric is a concern, you can most likely mix and match your preferences for the US. Think about it, UK cars use both Miles and Celcius. I know you can change the Units via Xentry.

rapidoxidation

What ml3504matic said. I changed the coding on my W211 to ROW so I could have neat things like fog lights when the high beams are on and a couple brake functions (hold, plus something when in heavy traffic it brakes itself at low low speeds when the accelerator pedal is released) and it didn't change a thing as far as units of measurement. I also turned off the seat belt chime on my W212 and W166 without issue; hadn't thought to try to turn off the "don't forget your key" chime but I might look into that the next time I have my computer connected to the ML.

One thing the W211 had that I almost miss on my ML is a reminder that the sunroof is open on those exceedingly rare occasions that I forgot to close it. The Benz does NOT care for water coming in.

BenzV12

Well, that must be one of the reasons as well why Mercedes-Benz don't play Theory - Drown (my fave band ever ) in their commercials
Sorry for off topic but I just wanted to add my thing here as well sicne we're having some sense of humor

ml3504matic____

I disabled the seat chime on start up. I accidentally disabled the Do Not Forget Key when enabling EU Distance Warning. Where instead of the triangle illuminating when you’re just about to hit a vehicle, it illuminates silently with a visual warning only.

ghlkal

While dumb, the chime and message on entry doesn't bother me.
This helps ... now I like the chime
Sad but true

ArchAngel2190

See this is the sort of thing I wanted to edit. It's a shame you need such an expensive and complicated system to change the coding on these. A sunroof reminder would be neat.

crater64

My 2016 S212's door chime and seat belt buzzer/chime recently stopped of their own accord, without any action on my part. I should probably be glad for it, but I'm a bit concerned that it may be a symptom of a larger issue. Should I be concerned?

juststeve

In the 70s, I worked at an auto dealer evenings and weekends. I was tasked with quietly bypassing the seatbelt warning buzzers. One day a customer complained that this dealer was tying to sell last years models (none of the cars were making the government mandated noises.)